The remaining 32 teams in the FA Cup are eagerly awaiting to discover their opponents in the fourth round of football’s oldest club competition. The third round certainly delivered its fair share of surprises, with notable upsets including 2024/25 winners Crystal Palace being ousted by National League North underdogs Macclesfield FC.
Elsewhere, Manchester United were knocked out by Brighton thanks to a goal from their former striker Danny Welbeck at Old Trafford. Tottenham and Everton also bowed out of the competition, while Aston Villa, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City, who thrashed Exeter City 10-1, have advanced to the next round. With only two third round fixtures left to play, Express Sport provides all the details you need about the fourth round draw, including the ball number assigned to your team.
When will the FA Cup fourth round draw take place?
The draw for the FA Cup fourth round is scheduled for Monday, January 12, ahead of the penultimate third round match between Liverpool and Barnsley.
How can I watch the FA Cup fourth round draw?
The draw will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Pre-match coverage of Liverpool’s third round clash at Anfield will commence at 6.30pm GMT, with the draw expected to take place around 6.35pm GMT. Fans wishing to follow it online can do so via the Discovery+ app and website with a subscription, as well as on the TNT Sports YouTube channel. The draw will be presented by Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist, with Steve McManaman and Joe Cole making the draw.
When will the FA Cup fourth round matches be played?
The fourth round fixtures of the FA Cup are set to be played from Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16, with specific dates to be confirmed later.
FA Cup fourth round draw ball numbers:
1. Wolverhampton Wanderers
2. Southampton
3. Aston Villa
4. Port Vale
5. Wigan Athletic
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wrexham
8. Chelsea
9. Manchester City
10. West Ham United
11. Brentford
12. Fulham
13. Sunderland
14. Liverpool or Barnsley
15. Burnley
16. Norwich City
17. Arsenal
18. Leeds United
19. West Bromwich Albion
20. Salford City or Swindon Town
21. Burton Albion
22. Grimsby Town
23. Hull City
24. Newcastle United
25. Oxford United
26. Leicester City
27. Birmingham City
28. Bristol City
29. Stoke City
30. Macclesfield
31. Brighton & Hove Albion
32. Mansfield Town